CREATIVE PROJECT CLASSES
All classes are of 2½ hours duration and the cost is $45 which includes the kit of the month and light refreshments. The maximum class size is 8 which ensures plenty of personal attention for all participants. Minimum class size is 4 and classes will not be held if this number of class members is not reached.
A YEAR OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - 10 CLASSES
Join Noelle in her home studio once a month and make a different Christmas decoration each time. Each decoration will involve a different technique and by the end of the course you will have a lovely collection of handmade ornaments for your tree and home and will have acquired some basic knowledge of several needlework techniques such as blackwork, canvas work, hardanger, pulled thread and beading.
A YEAR OF PINCUSHIONS - 10 CLASSES
As with the Christmas decorations, each month you will make a different pincushion or small needlework accessory. Each item will involve a different technique such as cross stitch, blackwork, pulled and drawn thread, hardanger, canvas work and beading. At the end of the course you will have a lovely collection of small articles to display in your home, or use as gifts for special friends and you will have an understanding of several needlework techniques.
TECHNIQUE CLASSES
All technique classes are of 2½ hours duration and the cost is $35 plus material costs if applicable. Light refreshments are included in the fee. The maximum class size is 8 which ensures plenty of personal attention for all participants. Minimum class size is 4 and classes will not be held if this number of class members is not reached.
Ongoing technique classes are available in the following:
COUNTED THREAD EMBROIDERY
- Cross stitch
- Hardanger
- Blackwork
- Pulled Thread
- Drawn Thread
- Canvas work
BEADING
- Peyote - even count, odd count, circular, tubular, free style etc.
- Brick stitch
- Square stitch
- Ndbele (herringbone) - flat and tubular
- Spirals
- Loom work
- Right angle weave
- Stringing and Pearl knotting
- Beaded beads
- Bead embroidery
- Plus many other assorted techniques
PLEASE ASK IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN AND DO NOT SEE MENTIONED HERE. I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.
If you are interested in booking any of these classes, please email Noelle at info@silkstonedesign.com